Slack Presence for
Contractors & Freelancers
Manage presence across multiple client workspaces. Stay professionally available during agreed hours while focusing on billable work.
Multiple workspaces | No client approval needed | Per-client scheduling
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Contractor Slack Pain Points
Managing presence across multiple clients is a constant distraction
Multiple Client Workspaces
Juggling Slack presence across several client workspaces means constantly checking each one to avoid looking unresponsive.
Billable Hour Focus
Time spent babysitting Slack status is time not spent on actual billable work. Every distraction costs money.
Professional Perception
Clients notice when you appear offline during agreed hours. It raises questions about your availability and commitment.
Varying Schedules
Different clients may have different expectations for your availability hours. Managing this manually is exhausting.
The Solution
How Idle Pilot Helps Contractors
Professional presence management for multi-client work
One schedule per workspace
Set different availability schedules for each client workspace. Be available when they expect, without manual monitoring.
Focus on billable work
Stop interrupting focus time to check Slack status. Presence stays active while you do deep, billable work.
Professional consistency
Maintain a professional, reliable presence. Clients see you as available during agreed hours without you watching the clock.
Works across all clients
Cloud-based presence works whether you're on one device or switching between multiple client machines.
No client admin approval
Connect with your own Slack credentials. No need to ask clients for workspace app permissions.
Quick engagement changes
Starting or ending a client engagement? Add or remove workspace schedules in seconds.
A Contractor's Day
Managing presence across multiple clients
Morning client block
Client A's schedule starts. You're green for them while doing deep work.
Client B comes online
Client B's agreed hours start. Both workspaces show you as available.
Lunch break
Scheduled break. Both workspaces show away. You're off the clock.
Client A hours end
Client A schedule ends. Client B continues until 6 PM as agreed.
Contractor FAQ
Common questions about using Idle Pilot for contract work
Can I connect multiple client Slack workspaces?
Yes. Idle Pilot supports multiple Slack workspaces. Connect each client workspace separately and set up independent schedules for each one.
Do I need to ask my client for permission?
No. Idle Pilot connects using your own Slack credentials. There's no workspace app or bot installation, so you don't need to ask clients for approval.
What if I have different hours for different clients?
Each workspace can have its own schedule. If Client A expects you 9-5 and Client B expects you 10-6, you set each schedule independently.
Will clients know I'm using Idle Pilot?
No. Idle Pilot appears as a normal Slack web session. There's no visible indicator to distinguish it from regular Slack activity.
How does pricing work for multiple workspaces?
Idle Pilot pricing is per user, not per workspace. One subscription covers all your connected client workspaces.
What if a client engagement ends?
Simply disconnect that workspace from Idle Pilot or turn off its schedule. Your other client workspaces continue as normal.
Can I still respond to urgent client messages?
Absolutely. Idle Pilot only manages your presence status. You still receive all notifications and can respond whenever you want.
Is this appropriate for contract work?
Yes. Contractors and freelancers are ideal users. You maintain professional availability during agreed hours while focusing on actual work instead of status management.
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